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CAS 2012_A_3037 WADA vs Luiza Galiulina & FIG
May 27, 2013
The Athlete was scheduled to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In July 2012 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her pre-competition A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance Furosemide.After notification by the IOC the Athlete was heard for the IOC Disciplinary Commission.
The Athlete stated she did not know how the prohibited substance entered into her body. She indicated that she had taken medication for a heart condition and other products and natural herbs, to help her sleep and relax.
The Commission is not comfortably satisfied of the absence of an intent to enhance sport performance or mask the use of a performance-enhancing substance.
Therefore the IOC Disciplinary Panel concludes that the Athlete had committed an anti-doping rule violation and decides that the athlete Mrs Luiza Galiulina, Uzbekistan, Gymnastics Artistic:
1.) is excluded from the Games of the London 2012 Olympic Games;
2.) shall have her Olympic identity and accreditation card immediately cancelled and withdrawn.
3.) The Athlete’s file shall be transmitted to the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG), which is requested to consider any further action within its own competence.
4.) The NOC of Uzbekistan and LOCOG shall ensure full implementation of this decision.
5.) This decision shall enter into force immediately.
